As more individuals express a desire to age in place in their homes, universal design —the concept of making a home more accessible to all who live in it— has taken center stage. One way to make a home more accessible, comfortable, and safe is with the installation of walk-in tubs.

Walk-in tubs makes bathing safer and easier. Getting in or out of a traditional shower or tub can be uncomfortable and unsafe, especially for older adults and people with disabilities.

Bathroom safety is just one of the beneficial features. Some of the top walk-in tub models have customizable jets to massage your neck, legs, feet and back. Standard features included are handrails, a textured seat and floor, anti-scald protection, quick-fill and quick-drain options and detachable spray spouts.

Walk-in tubs have lower entryways and are often deeper than traditional bathtubs, making it easier to clean your upper body. The low threshold for entry and the grab bars that allow a person to lower themselves carefully into the tub, a main example of safety first